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Cambodia sets sights on Muslim tourists
Khmer Times, Published on 17/05/2019
» The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism is targeting visitors from countries in the Middle East, a region believed to have great potential for the country's tourism market.
Rainy season begins Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2019
» The scorching summer heat is finally coming to an end as weathermen have officially declared Monday as the beginning of the rainy season that will last until mid-October throughout most of the country.
Indonesia arrests 29 suspects for plotting attacks on political rallies
Bloomberg, Published on 17/05/2019
» Indonesian police have arrested dozens of militants linked to Islamic State, who authorities said were plotting attacks next week on political rallies outside the nation’s election commission office during the announcement of the official result of the presidential vote.
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Associated Press, Published on 17/05/2019
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalise same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades.
Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked over anti-gay comments
AFP, Published on 17/05/2019
» SYDNEY: Devoutly Christian Wallabies star Israel Folau was sacked Friday for homophobic comments in a case that sparked a bitter debate and looks to have ended his glittering career in Australia.
Louvre Pyramid architect dies at 102
Associated Press, Published on 17/05/2019
» NEW YORK: I.M. Pei, the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at age 102.
B10 to get wider distribution
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/05/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to make biodiesel B10 available at 340 petrol stations this year to increase consumption of crude palm oil in the country's transport sector.
Chicago woman slain, baby cut from her womb
Associated Press, Published on 17/05/2019
» CHICAGO: A Chicago woman who sold baby clothes to a pregnant woman and lured her back to her house with an offer of more clothing has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling the woman with a cord and cutting the infant from her womb, police said Thursday.
UTCC trims GDP growth view to 3.5%
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2019
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) on Thursday lowered its GDP growth forecast to 3.5% from February's 3.8% view, blaming the deepening US-China trade row's impact on Thai exports.
Study urges mandatory measles jabs as cases surge
AFP, Published on 17/05/2019
» PARIS - Vaccination against measles should be mandatory for children before they start school in order to prevent future outbreaks of the resurgent disease, according to new analysis released Friday.